The Phoenix Suns (21-22) play the 3rd game of their 4-game road trip on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-22). Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Target Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Timerwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns have lost 7 of their last 8 games and 10 out of their last 12 while dealing with injuries to most of their top players. They lost 126-97 to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday as 14.5-point underdogs.
The Timberwolves had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday when they lost 135-118 on the road to the Detroit Pistons. They were 6.5-point favorites in that game.
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Suns at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Timberwolves -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +5.5 (-118) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Suns at Timberwolves key injuries
Suns
- C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
- F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
- F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
- G Chris Paul (hip) out
- G Cameron Payne (foot) out
- G Landry Shamet (hip) out
Timberwolves
- F Kyle Anderson (illness) questionable
- G Anthony Edwards (hip) questionable
- G Jordan McLaughlin (calf) out
- F Taurean Prince (ankle) questionable
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 115, Suns 103
Moneyline
The Suns are struggling without the core of their team injured. If Ayton doesn’t play, only 1 of their regular starters will be in the lineup and 2 of their top bench players are also out.
The Suns are 7-15 on the road, while the Timberwolves are 12-9 at home and have won 4 of their last 5 games overall.
But the moneyline for Minnesota makes it not a great value. PASS and look at the spread.
Against the spread
Each of the Timberwolves’ 4 wins in their recent streak were by at least 6 points. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Seven of the Suns’ last 10 losses have been by at least 8 points. They are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The Suns are also 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games on Fridays.
BET TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-102).
Over/Under
The Suns have failed to score 100 points in 5 of their last 6 games. Even with a 125-point performance in their win over the Warriors, they are averaging only 99.1 points per game over their last 8 contests.
The Timberwolves are averaging 114.2 points per game in their last 10.
BET UNDER 223.5 (-108).
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